New Student Advisement and Registration for Athens and Elbert Campus: August 05, 2015

Discover ATCAn Achieving the Dream ™ Institution
Athens Technical College is located in Athens, the seat of Clarke County, northeast Georgia's center for commerce and trade, health services, and cultural arts. Three campuses in Elberton (Elbert County), Greensboro (Greene County), and Monroe (Walton County) offer additional courses and programming through Athens Technical College.

New to College? Start Here
If you are new to college or just new to ATC, making sure everything is taken care of before your first day is essential.

Get Involved
At Athens Technical College, we welcome students with diverse backgrounds and points of view. You can be yourself here, experience new things, and make lasting friendships.

Radiography Grads Achieve 100% Pass Rate on National Exam

Date: July 30, 2015

Graduates of the Radiography class of 2015 have achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination. The most recent class marks the tenth consecutive year Athens Technical College graduates have earned a 100 percent pass rate on the ARRT exam.

Interior Design Students Revamp Major Manufacturer’s Office

Date: July 17, 2015

Interior Design students Deb Kight and Kellie Burden received hands-on experience while completing interior design work for Nibco, a manufacturing company located in Greensboro, Ga. Nibco is a leading international provider of valves, fittings, and piping products used in plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and irrigation.

Students and faculty from the Dental Hygiene program volunteered with the Georgia Mission of Mercy (GMOM) on June 19 and 20. Held this year in Perry, Ga., GMOM is a free, large-scale portable dental clinic for low- and no-income adults who are unable to pay for dental care. Over the two days, Athens Technical College students and faculty assisted volunteer dentists and other dental health professionals to provide dental care and oral health education to more than 2,200 patients.

Cosmetology Students Learn from Guest Barber

Date: July 10, 2015

Students in Theresa Cleghorne’s cosmetology practicum class received a valuable demonstration from a veteran barber. Raymond Duncan brought over 60 years of experience to the class as he demonstrated various barbering skills for the students. While he showed techniques on using scissors versus clippers and how to trim a beard, he also shared stories from his years as a barber and shop owner.

Culinary Arts Courses Now Available in Athens and Monroe

Date: July 8, 2015

Students interested in taking Culinary Arts courses now have the option of enrolling in classes at the Walton County Campus of Athens Technical College or at the Athens Community Career Academy (ACCA). Starting August 24, Athens Technical College will offer Culinary Arts classes during the day at the ACCA.

"Our college is a growing, vibrant institution dedicated to providing high quality educational programs and the support services students need to achieve their educational and career goals. Our enrollment exceeds 10,000 students annually with students hailing from nearly 90 counties in Georgia, more than a dozen states throughout the United States, and over 10 different countries. Students can choose from more than 130 associate degree, diploma, and technical certificate programs offered by our Business, Education, and Humanities division; Life Sciences and Public Safety division; and Technology, Engineering, and Math division. As a result of our efforts to meet the needs of the community and business, the college has experienced a remarkable 133% growth in enrollment over the past 12 years. Every person at the college is committed to helping students achieve their educational and career goals.” -- Dr. Gail Thaxton, Interim President